CPRS Training Program
& CPRS Webinars

No. RCA gives you some hours, but it does not cover all CEUs in every Domain required for CPRS certification. You’ll still need additional trainings to complete all five categories (domains).

Often, yes—paid or intern peer work in clinical/community settings can count (with the right documentation). If you’re not employed, we can advise on internship options.

It depends on your schedule and when you complete hours and supervision. Many learners finish in about 6-9 months.

Maybe. Each state has its own rules. Contact the certification board in the state you’re moving to and ask about reciprocity.

Because CEUs must be in the correct amounts inside each domain. You can have 50 hours total and still be missing required hours in one or more Domains (like Harm Reduction or Ethics).

Recertification rules can change and may have limits on repeating identical trainings. If you’re renewing, we recommend choosing updated or advanced ethics content when possible.

If you’re unsure, we can help you double-check what will count.

For VoH-owned webinars and trainings, after you have attended a training, you’ll complete a post-test via VoH, then an eval via VoH Protraxx; certificates are released after that. CCAR courses appear in CCAR Protraxx.

The program cost is roughly $2,590. But many participants do not pay out of pocket because they use Workforce (WIOA) funding, employer sponsorship, or grant support.

Fill out the interest form to see what you may be eligible for.

Yes. In an effort to expand the peer workforce in Cecil and Harford County, Voices of Hope Maryland has been awarded funding through the RAMP Grant, administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, in partnership with Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response and the Maryland Department of Health, and funded through Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund to help support eligible residents who want to pursue their Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification and seek placement in the peer workforce.

If you are not a resident of Cecil or Harford County, you may still be able to access funding through another organization in your area that has received RAMP Grant support. You can review the statewide RAMP Grant Scholarship Opportunities list here: RAMP Grant Scholarship Opportunities. That document lists participating organizations and counties across Maryland.

If your county does not have an organization that is not a participant of the RAMP Grant, you can still apply for funding through your local Workforce Development Center.

Here’s the usual process:

1. Register with your local American Job Center

2. Attend their orientation/intake process

3. Meet with a career counselor and request funding for Voices of Hope CPRS Training

4. Once approved, send your funding verification to Voices of Hope to complete enrollment

Yes. While funding is processing, you can attend free webinars/open trainings when available.
After you submit the Interest Form, you’ll be added to our training email list so you can see what opens up. (Seats can fill, so nothing is guaranteed until you’re fully enrolled.)

Some employers will pay for your CPRS training. Ask your supervisor or HR department if your workplace will sponsor you. If they can’t, we’ll guide you to other funding options like Workforce (WIOA).Yes—some employers fund certification training. If you’re employed, ask your HR department; otherwise, we’ll direct you to American Job Centers for WIOA funding pathways.

Many sessions are held live on Zoom.

To participate, you will typically need:

• a computer or tablet (not a phone)

• reliable internet

• a working camera and microphone

You may be required to keep your camera on and stay engaged to receive credit.

Because CPRS training hours must meet certification standards, missed time can affect credit.

If you miss a session, contact us as soon as possible so we can help you understand next steps.

If funding doesn’t work out the first time, don’t give up. Eligibility varies by location and program.

You can:

• try another job center or funding program,

• ask your employer about sponsorship,

• and contact Voices of Hope for guidance on alternative options.

Fill out the interest form for options of opportunities you may be eligible for.